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Acute Multifocal Symmetrical Osteomyelitis | ||
| Diyala Journal For Pure Science | ||
| Article 1, Volume 6, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 296-301 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Younis A. Rasheed Al Radwany; Ahmad Saeed Tawfeeq | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Acute osteomyelitis is almost invariably a disease of children [1]. The causal organism is usually staphylococcus aureus [3]. The primary site of infection is the metaphysis, where the blood flow becomes sluggish in the capillary loops [2]. The acute, focal bone pain is often, but not always, accompanied by systemic findings of fever or malaise.[4] WBC with differential, sed rate, C reactive protein, and plain radiographs are initially obtained, and technetium imaging is helpful if there is doubt about the diagnosis. The non-invasive nature of ultrasound and the lack of a need for sedation make the diagnostic imaging a less traumatic experience for the child [7] Case presentation:3 years old child admitted to the pediatric unit , he treated there as a case of gastroenteritis and chest infection. The child referred to the orthopedic outpatient unit, US examination of the lower limbs revealed fluid collection around the lower ends of both femora.drainage of huge amount of pus from both femora revealed heavy growth of staph aureus bacteria. Conclusion and recommendation:High index of suspicion of osteomyelitis is a must and bilateral symmetrical presentation should be expected and treated accordingly. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Acute Multifocal; Symmetrical; Osteomyelitis | ||
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